Flaxseed gives blueberry-oat muffins an extra nutritional boost

Brandi is natural born food lover of anything from gourmet cheeses and wine down to plain baked breads. When not in the kitchen cooking, she loves to be outdoors, especially near the ocean. She puts her focus mainly on healthy organic ea...

Skip the sugary cereal — blueberry and flaxseed oat muffins are the healthier way to start the day

With chaotic busy mornings, breakfast can be very stressful in my house. To keep things simple, I love making homemade muffins full of healthy ingredients for my family to grab on their way out the door.

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These easy homemade muffins are full of organic blueberries, ground flaxseeds and oat flour. I used a small amount of agave for a little sweetness and vanilla extract for a lovely hint of flavor.

You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten-free oatmeal to make your own oat flour in the food processor.